Texas School Counselor Certification
Prepare for your career as a school counselor in Texas.
Format:
- Online
About the Program
- All required courses are delivered totally online in eight-week terms (five terms per academic year).
- Our program is aligned with the principles of “The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.”
- You will also gain extensive field experience through internships and practicum opportunities.
Admission Requirements
- All college and/or university transcripts
Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.
Additional Program Application Requirements
- Separate Screening Assessment
As part of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) admission process, this program will require a separate screening assessment as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). After submitting the initial application for admission, the program will contact the applicant with further instructions.
Prerequisites
- Hold a 48-hour master’s degree in counseling from a university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This is per Texas Administrative Code 239.20, and no exceptions can be made.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better, including all grades on repeated courses - or a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
- For State of Texas certification, applicants must have two years of teaching experience in an accredited public school prior to eligibility for approval to take the TExES school counselor exam.
- You are strongly encouraged to register for the first and second eight-week terms simultaneously, before the first eight-week term begins.
Credit Requirements
This program consists of 18 credit hours. That means you only have to complete six courses to be eligible to qualify for the TExES School Counselor exam.
The ASU College of Education is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Application Deadlines
- Spring A: Jan 1
- Spring B: Mar 1
- Summer: May 23
- Fall A: Aug 1
- Fall B: Oct 1

Required Courses (3 credit hours each)
- EDG 6324: Career and Occupational Counseling
- EDG 6325: Practicum in School Counseling - or EDG 5361: Internship in School Counseling
- EDG 6331: Role of the School Counselor
- EDG 6363: Leadership
- EDSC 6301: Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
- EDSC 6302: School Counseling Techniques
Total credit hours: 18